Global Parts 3411488 A/C Expansion Valve

A/C Expansion Valve for GM and Saab Applications

Global Parts 3411488 is an A/C expansion valve/orifice tube that slows refrigerant before it enters the evaporator. That pressure drop helps the system use refrigerant cooling capacity efficiently in compatible Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Saab applications.

• Global Parts part number 3411488
• Expansion valve/orifice tube design for refrigerant metering at the evaporator
• Direct fit for select 2010-2017 Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Saab vehicles
• Recommended replacement during A/C service
• Cross-references Dorman - First Stop M544 and Four Seasons 39368 for the same application

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2011-2017 Buick Regal, N/A
• Fits 2012-2017 Buick Verano, N/A
• Fits 2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse, N/A
• Fits 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX, N/A
• Fits 2010-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, N/A
• Fits 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, N/A
• Fits 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, N/A, Flex
• Fits 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited, N/A
• Fits 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A
• Fits 2011 Saab 9-4X, N/A
• Fits 2010 Buick Allure, N/A

What This Part Helps Address

• Weak or inconsistent A/C cooling performance
• Improper refrigerant flow into the evaporator
• Reduced system efficiency after A/C service
• Expansion valve wear in higher-mileage HVAC systems
• Service-related refrigerant metering issues

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the expansion valve/orifice tube during A/C system service when the refrigerant circuit is opened. Verify the vehicle application by year, make, model, and any listed notes before installation. For best results, inspect the surrounding A/C components and follow the vehicle service procedure for evacuation and recharge.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts recommends replacing the expansion valve/orifice tube each time the A/C system is serviced. This part is built for the listed GM and Saab applications and follows the intended refrigerant metering function for those vehicles.